Is viewing pornography really that harmful? If you’re male, more than likely you’ve at least considered this question a time or two. And if you’ve asked it, more than likely you’ve attempted to rationalize its use. However, I want to begin by acknowledging that porn use is not strictly a male issue. Some females do engage…
Stress has become commonplace in our households over the past month or so, even for those who typically function in a relaxed manner. When life sends us into a whirlwind, how do you deal with those aggravations? There is a myriad of ways—both good and bad. People with addictive-ridden lifestyles often use substances to “cope”…
Making changes to ones lifestyle is one of the hardest goals to achieve—regardless of the time of year! And matters of weight loss ranks sky-high on the “too-difficult/don’t want to” list for most of us. What do you consider your biggest enemy in the battle of losing weight? Time or desire to exercise? Snacks in the…
Meet one of our fabulous counselors—Lorraine Looney, LMSW. Lorraine joined the BabbCenter for Counseling team at the end of 2017. She provides counseling for children, adolescents, adults and families with a focus on substance abuse and co-occurring disorders as well as depression and anxiety, stress management, and grief counseling. Q. Where did you go to school? A. Boston University. I loved…
Change. We all yearn for it and at times we dread it, but it is an ever-present part of our lives. Encountering change is front and center each January. New year, new you; Best year ever; Meet your goals…all these phrases promise change with the hope of something “better.” I’ve learned that in my pursuit…